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Her fascination with Los Angeles, the supposed heart of film and entertainment, was short-lived after a promotional tour for her previous film. Finding the city less appealing than she had hoped, she turned her sights to San Francisco, a haven of counterculture where she felt at home amid the thriving drug, sex, and rock 'n' roll scene.
The Struggles of Finding Work
In San Francisco, the actress struggled to find acting gigs. The industry wasn't exactly bustling in the area, forcing her to take up several odd jobs. From working as a hostess at a health food restaurant to becoming a topless dancer—a secret her mother remained blissfully unaware of—she did what she could to survive while daily scouring the newspaper for acting opportunities.